There are a lot of misconceptions about adhesives in the stone and countertop fabrication industry. In this article, we clear the air by breaking down the different adhesive types in stone fabrication Countertop and stone fabricators use adhesives for a variety of applications. As such, we get a lot of questions from fabricators about the Read more…
Rubber-to-metal engineering has enabled key technologies in automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. However, rubber-to-metal bonding can prove to be a challenging and daunting task – how can a material so flexible be bonded to something so rigid with no shortcomings? In the past, efforts such as brass plating and polyisocyanates have been attempted, but to Read more…
In a recent ruling passed down by Flemish environmental, health and safety agencies, 3M was forced to shut down their Brussels manufacturing location indefinitely. The Flemish Environmental Inspectorate of the Department of Environment found significantly elevated PFAS levels in more than half of the approximately 800 residents it tested who live within three kilometers Read more…
Bonding Polyethylene with Industrial Adhesive Polyethylene adhesive has been hard to come by until recently. Polyethylene is a lightweight thermoplastic. It is often abbreviated to LDPE (low density polyethylene) or HDPE (high density polyethylene). Bonding polyethylene is considered very difficult and as a result it is often used as packaging for adhesive materials – as Read more…
There is an influx of products on the market that claim you can hang an undermount sink in seconds without any mechanical anchor. In this post, we hope to provide some “food for thought” and give you some considerations to think about before implementing such a system for your own installations. It sounds great right? Read more…
Demand for structural adhesives has skyrocketed—even in industries that would have never considered alternative assembly methods in the past. In this post, we discuss the benefits of adhesives and how they are positioned to replace two common assembly methods. Structural adhesives are “load-bearing” adhesives that are used to bond a joint and hold two (or Read more…
Adhesives provide strong, reliable bonds for a variety of applications. But sometimes manufacturing and repair teams have to create bonds in conditions too extreme for standard adhesives. In this post, we break down how extreme conditions impact bonding with structural adhesives. Market Trends for Adhesives & Extreme Conditions There are several industry trends and Read more…
In this first video of this 3-part series, Andrew Morris explains why ChemSet TrimGrip Cellular PVC Adhesive is a perfect choice if you need to laminate cellular PVC Trimboard for thicker stock, fill nail holes or gaps, glue up joints, bond corner boards or column wraps, seal or fill PVC window and door installations and Read more…
With record-low unemployment and fewer of the younger generations entering the building trades, challenges with the labor force are becoming an ever-present obstacle for managers and business owners to confront. In this environment, it is that much more important to train and retrain your existing workforce to utilize best practices in the shop. When it Read more…
When you’re installing brand-new countertops, it’s extremely important to have a flawless, seamless finish. This means that if the countertop was delivered in two or more pieces, the seams where those pieces meet must be invisible. You may find yourself wondering, “how on Earth could a seam in stone be invisible? The gap will be Read more…
We can’t believe fall is nearly here already! We at Chemical Concepts know the importance of winterizing your home or business, so we’re here to help you find the perfect products to do just that. Fall is a time of change with the kids going back to school, homes going on the market faster than Read more…
From construction to automotive and aerospace engineering, acrylic adhesives help form strong bonds between a wide range of substrates. In this article we’ll cover what they are, why they’re a great bonding solution, and how to find the right one. An acrylic adhesive (also known as methylmethacrylate, acrylate, or MMA) is a resin-based, two-part adhesive Read more…
Ultralok 9102 epoxy adhesive is engineered for strong, reliable honeycomb and composite panel bonding with fire safety and thermal resistance.
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